{"product_id":"origin-story","title":"Origin Story","description":"\u003ch1\u003eOrigin Story – Superhero Trick-Taking \u0026amp; Tableau-Building Board Game\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour superhero origin story is about to begin. \u003cstrong\u003eOrigin Story\u003c\/strong\u003e from Stonemaier Games is a competitive trick-taking and tableau-building game where players develop a fledgling superhero — or perhaps a villain — over five chapters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReveal your backstory, gather gadgets and allies, build powerful abilities, develop a rivalry with your archenemy and ultimately unleash your character's defining power. With a clever combination of trick-taking, card abilities and tableau building, every round helps shape your unique origin story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned by \u003cstrong\u003eJamey Stegmaier and Pete Wissinger\u003c\/strong\u003e and illustrated by \u003cstrong\u003eClémentine Campardou\u003c\/strong\u003e, Origin Story is designed for 1–5 players and takes around 45 minutes to play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is Origin Story?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin Story is a \u003cstrong\u003ecompetitive superhero-themed trick-taking and tableau-building game\u003c\/strong\u003e played over five rounds. Each round represents another chapter in your character's development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayers add Story cards to their personal player mat, charge their abilities and use those abilities to influence the game and score victory points. The result is a game that combines the familiar structure of trick-taking with an evolving tableau that gives each character their own developing set of powers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe game can be played competitively with 2–5 players or solo using the included Automa components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Play\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach game unfolds across \u003cstrong\u003efive chapters\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the beginning of each round, players develop their character by adding a new Story card to their player mat. These cards provide abilities that can be charged and activated during play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayers then compete in a series of trick-taking rounds. You’ll need to manage your hand carefully, decide when to pursue tricks and consider how your character's abilities can change your options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour alignment also matters. Depending on the situation, playing towards the superhero or supervillain side of your character can change how you score. In later rounds, Event cards introduce additional rules and challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the final chapter, your developing character is ready to reveal their ultimate identity and unleash their most powerful abilities. The player with the most victory points at the end of the fifth round wins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You’ll Love Origin Story\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild your own superhero\u003c\/strong\u003e – Develop a unique character as the game progresses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrick-taking with a twist\u003c\/strong\u003e – Familiar card-game principles are combined with character abilities and tableau building.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvery game tells a different story\u003c\/strong\u003e – Story cards and Events create plenty of variety between plays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHero or villain?\u003c\/strong\u003e – Your alignment can influence how you approach tricks and score points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeaningful card choices\u003c\/strong\u003e – Decide which abilities to add and when to charge them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreat at different player counts\u003c\/strong\u003e – Supports 1–5 players, including a dedicated solo mode.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast to set up\u003c\/strong\u003e – Stonemaier lists approximately 2 minutes setup time and a 45-minute game length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Is It For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin Story\u003c\/strong\u003e is a strong choice for players who enjoy:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrick-taking games with a modern twist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTableau and engine-building mechanics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuperhero and comic-book themes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGames where your abilities develop during play\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCard games with meaningful tactical decisions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolo games with an automated opponent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's particularly interesting for players who enjoy traditional trick-taking but want more progression, powers and strategic choices layered onto the basic card-game framework.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild Your Origin Story\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heart of the game is your developing tableau.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the chapters progress, you'll add \u003cstrong\u003eStory cards\u003c\/strong\u003e to your player mat. These cards represent elements of your character's developing history and provide abilities that can be charged during play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour decisions gradually shape how your character performs. One game might see you developing a character focused on particular abilities, while another could push you towards a very different combination of powers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is an evolving engine that makes the five rounds feel like chapters in a single superhero story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHero or Villain?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin Story gives players an unusual choice in how they approach the trick-taking system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ehero\u003c\/strong\u003e approach rewards winning tricks, while the \u003cstrong\u003evillain\u003c\/strong\u003e approach can reward deliberately avoiding them. 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